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to scatter
01
to make things like items, people, particles, etc. spread out from a center and move in different directions
Transitive: to scatter sth to a direction
02
to disperse or break up as a group, with individuals moving away in various directions
Intransitive
03
to cause individuals within a group to separate and move away in various directions
Transitive: to scatter sb/sth
04
to distribute seeds or similar particles over an area by casting them in various directions
Transitive: to scatter seeds or particles somewhere
05
to distribute or spread out objects, items, or particles over a surface at random or irregular intervals
Transitive: to scatter objects or particles somewhere
scatter
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scattered
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scattered
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scattering
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scattering
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Example
The explosion scattered debris in all directions, leaving destruction in its wake.
The wind scattered the autumn leaves in all directions, creating a colorful carpet on the ground.
The hailstorm scattered stones across the roof, causing damage to the shingles.
The announcement of the impending storm scattered the beachgoers along the shore.
The beach was scattered with empty mollusk shells.
